Our Life In Transition

Our Life In Transition

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Our Life In Transition episodes

  • Couples In Quarantine

    Marriage is already difficult. When you add a global pandemic and a quarantine with an indefinite end, things get complicated. Today we talk about managing stress while stuck in the house and how to cope when you’re cooped up together.

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    Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte

    Additional  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 

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    Lullaby For Babies To Go To Sleep

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SmUkXtQIPc

    1 hr 4 min
  • Coffee Break: Do You... Fondue?

    In this Coffee Break episode, Shannon comes out... again! She discusses gender vs. sexuality, people's confusion between the two and how she identifies.

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    Theme Song: "Silky Smooth" by Jens Kiilstofte

    Additional  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 

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    What is pansexuality? 4 pan celebs explain in their own words:

    https://www.glaad.org/blog/what-pansexuality-4-pan-celebs-explain-their-own-words

    29 min
  • Coffee Break: It's Okay To Not Be Okay

    In this Coffee Break episode, Rachel discusses the less-acknowledged journey that partners take when their partner transitions and offers some perspective on dealing with the upheaval that transition can often cause.

    If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod

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    Theme Song: "Silky Smooth" by Jens Kiilstofte

    Additional  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 

    Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?

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    Voter registration:

    https://www.vote.org/

    Resources for partners and family of transgender people:

    https://www.transgenderpartners.com/resource-for-partners-2

    https://www.hrc.org/resources/resources-for-people-with-transgender-family-members

    36 min
  • Stuff IS Happening

    There are people fighting for you. Legislators across the country are doing the positive work to protect and defend the LGBT+ community. Today we discuss pro-LGBT+ bills currently working their way into law and why they’re important.

    If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod

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    Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte

    Additional  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 

    Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?

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    Links

    Voter registration:

    https://www.vote.org/

    ACLU's listing of legislation affecting the LGBT community:

    https://www.aclu.org/legislation-affecting-lgbt-rights-across-country

    Freedom For All Americans legislative tracker:

    https://www.freedomforallamericans.org/2020-legislative-tracker/

    Human Rights Campaign

    https://www.hrc.org/

    Lambda Legal

    https://www.lambdalegal.org/

    1 hr 9 min
  • Coffee Break: The Power of Makeup

    Shannon is all dressed up with nowhere to go. In today's Coffee Break she talks makeup, self-affirmation, and being comfortable in your own skin.

    If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod

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    Theme Song: "Silky Smooth" by Jens Kiilstofte

    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 

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    Links

    Shannon's Makeup YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFAiPWD4XE3mHevbF-hxYtLLF1323XtX2

    Shannon's Makeup Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spmcdill/beauty/

    29 min
  • Coffee Break: Life In Lockdown

    Social Distancing isn't easy. In the first of our Coffee Break mini-episodes, join Rachel as she discusses how she's coping being stuck in the house and working from home.

    If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod

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    Theme Song: "Silky Smooth" by Jens Kiilstofte

    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 

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    28 min
  • The End of The World As We Know It
    Everything has flipped upside down. As the world grapples with Covid-19, join us as we discuss how we're coping, recommend some social distancing tips, and examine how this affects the trans community.
    If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod
    Visit Our Website: www.olitpod.com 
    Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.net 
    Additional  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 
    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 
    Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?
    Come Find Us:
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    Links
    Voter registration:
    https://www.vote.org/
    NJ covid-19 dashboard
    https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard.shtml
    CDC U.S. case updates
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html
    CDC symptoms and guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
    Trans Lifeline
    https://www.translifeline.org/
    US: 877-565-8860 / Canada: 877-330-6366
    Virtual museum, zoo, etc. tours
    https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/
    https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/12-virtual-museum-tours-kids-230000199.html
    Face mask patterns
    https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/
    https://sweetredpoppy.com/how-to-sew-a-fitted-fabric-mask/
    https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/5-free-diy-face-mask-tutorials-using-fabric
    1 hr 18 min
  • #wontbeerased

    Nationwide, legislators over the past few years have introduced some of the most sweeping anti-LGBT measures ever seen. In this episode, we discuss proposed anti-LGBT measures from across the country and why they are ridiculous.

    If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod

    Visit Our Website: www.olitpod.com 

    Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.net 

    Additional  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 

    Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?

    Come Find Us:

    facebook.com/OLITPod 

    instagram.com/olitpod/

    twitter.com/olitpodpod 

    Links

    Voter registration:

    https://www.vote.org/

    ACLU's listing of legislation affecting the LGBT community:

    https://www.aclu.org/legislation-affecting-lgbt-rights-across-country

    Freedom For All Americans legislative tracker:

    https://www.freedomforallamericans.org/2020-legislative-tracker/

    ACLU

    https://www.aclu.org/

    Human Rights Campaign

    https://www.hrc.org/

    Lambda Legal

    https://www.lambdalegal.org/

    1 hr 35 min
  • Husky Not High

    Some women have deep voices. In this episode we discuss Shannon's difficulties with her voice, navigating in public as a trans woman, and options for adjusting how you sound. Also, we go off the rails on several tangents including musings about 1-900 numbers.


    If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod

    Visit Our Website: www.olitpod.com 

    Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.net 

    Additional  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 

    Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?

    Come Find Us:

    facebook.com/OLITPod 

    instagram.com/olitpod/

    twitter.com/olitpodpod 


    Links

    Voter registration: https://www.vote.org/

    Temple clinic helps transgender women find new voices: https://www.phillyvoice.com 

    Finding Your Voice: Trans IRL

    47 min
  • Why We Do This

    We’re back! After a winter hiatus, we’re here again to kick off Season 2. In this all new episode we discuss a heartwarming listener e-mail and delve into the reasons that we do this show.

    If you enjoy the show please support us: www.patreon.com/olitpod

    Visit Our Website: www.olitpod.com 

    Theme Song: "Seize The Day" by Jens Kiilstofte jens.kiilstofte.net 

    Additional  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

    Listen: anchor.fm/ourlifeintransition 

    Do you have questions, comments, or topics you’d like us to cover?

    Come Find Us:

    facebook.com/OLITPod 

    instagram.com/olitpod/

    twitter.com/olitpodpod 

    Links

    Voter registration:  https://www.rockthevote.org/voting-information/

    37 min

About Our Life In Transition

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A lively podcast about marriage, parenting, and gender. Hosts Shannon and Rachel explore the journey as an LGBT+ family and talk about all of the changes that life brings.